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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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